Sky subscribers will finally be allowed to access Netflix as part of their package.

Those signed up to the broadcasting giant's services will be able to watch hit shows like Stranger Things and House of Cards.

Sky has resisted offering access to the streaming service - to the annoyance of its customers.

Rivals BT and Virgin Media have been much more open to giving access to the streaming giant.

Netflix charges £8 a month, a fraction of even the cheapest Sky TV package.

It will become available as part of a new Sky entertainment package.

“By placing Sky and Netflix content side-by-side, along with programmes from the likes of HBO, Showtime, Fox and Disney, we are making the entertainment experience even easier and simpler for our customers,” said Jeremy Darroch, chief executive of Sky.

The partnership will see Netflix - along with the new Sky TV pack - launch on Sky Q in the UK and Ireland in the coming year (Image: PA)

“With this innovative new partnership and Netflix’s stellar line up of original content from across the world, Sky’s customers will be able to seamlessly access and enjoy all the best entertainment in one place,” said Reed Hastings, chief executive of Netflix.

Sky has confirmed milions of its customers are to see their monthly bills rise in April.

Bills for mostly out-of-contract customers will increase by around £2.50 a month - adding at least £30 a year to bills, starting on Easter Sunday.

This comes just a month after Sky overhauled TV packages for 12 million households. It replaced its Original bundle with Sky Entertainment - which gave customers an extra 80 channels for no extra fee.